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FCC Releases Consent Decree |
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In a Consent Decree released today, the Commission terminated an informal
investigation into potential violations by SBC Communications, Inc. (SBC) in the context of its
merger with Southern New England Telecommunications Corporation (SNET). Under the
terms of today's Consent Decree, SBC has agreed to make several important changes
regarding its internal operations to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory provisions.
In addition, SBC agreed to make a voluntary payment of $1.3 million to the U.S. Treasury.
SBC did not admit any wrongdoing in this proceeding. Today's Consent Decree is the product of an approximately six month investigation that concerned issues surrounding SBC/SNET's provision of long distance information services arising from the merger. Specifically, the Consent Decree terminates the Commission's investigation concerning: 1) potential violations of certain sections of the Communications Act dealing with the terms under which the Bell Companies may provide long distance service (i.e., sections 271 and 272); 2) potential violations of a Commission rule that requires FCC license applicants to notify the Commission of changes in information provided during a license application proceeding (i.e., 47 C.F.R. ยง1.65); and 3) possibly inaccurate statements made to the Commission by SBC employees. In addition to SBC's $1.3 million payment, highlights of the Consent Decree include the following:
Report No: 99-21
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